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The Access, Opportunity and Diversity (AOD) Committee provides the member voice in advancing access, opportunity and diversity initiatives that support dental students, including planning AOD events, mentoring chapter AOD leaders and relaying AOD activities and issues to national ASDA.

The committee comprises one chair, 13 district liaisons and board liaisons.

Position Descriptions

AOD Committee Chair

Term Length: Annual Session 2027-Annual Session 2028

The AOD Committee Chair is appointed by the ASDA Board of Trustees.

The AOD Committee Chair:

  • Supervises the activities of the Access, Opportunity and Diversity Committee.
  • Mentors committee district liaisons.
  • Approves all committee meeting agendas and minutes.
  • Provides access, opportunity and diversity resources for chapters and districts as needed.
  • Oversees Access, Opportunity and Diversity Week.

Meetings
The AOD Committee meets quarterly, with other opportunities to connect with chapter AOD chairs throughout the term.

Required Meetings for AOD Committee Chair

AOD Committee District Liaison

Term Length: Spring 2027-Annual Session 2028

District liaisons are appointed by their district trustee.

AOD Committee District Liaisons:

  • Mentors chapter leaders to support programming and initiatives for access, opportunity and diversity.
  • Provides access, opportunity and diversity resources for chapters and districts as needed.
  • Oversees Access, Opportunity and Diversity Week.
Meetings
The AOD Committee meets quarterly, with other opportunities to connect with chapter AOD chairs throughout the term.

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